On March 17, 2022, IRCC introduced the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) as part of Canada’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The initial measures included were for both temporary residence and permanent residence applications. The permanent residence pathway for Ukrainian nationals with family members in Canada closed on October 22, 2024. However, there are still measures in place for Ukrainians with a valid temporary residence status who arrived in Canada under the CUAET measures before March 31, 2024.
The extended measures will be in effect until March 31, 2026, and allow for the application of:
Please note: these applications are no longer fee exempt. Applicants will have to pay the standard application processing fees.
IRCC has also stated that they will take Ukrainian passport renewal delays into consideration when assessing applications. If you are in Canada and in the process of renewing your passport, it is important to apply to extend your status before it expires, even if your passport isn’t ready. IRCC will assess this on a case-by-case basis.